25 Best Steakhouses in San Diego

“Lovely staff and delicious food“

“The skirt steak will make you cry. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great food and very nice atmosphere“

“My family took me here for my 40th B-Day and it was absolutely delicious! The food was amazing and the steaks were cooked perfectly to a medium rare with the right amount of char and seasoning. We got the associate board and added the ribeye and doubled up in the wagyu denver steak. We also got the whipped potatoes, asparagus and crispy onion rings, the crack sauce along with all other sauces were amazing! The service was some of the best I have ever had in a restaurant. I had a reservation and was greeted at the door by my name. The vibe felt classy but relaxing!“

“Consistently wonderful service and food! The lamb was some of the best I've ever had - perfectly seasoned and cooked. Both appetizers we had, the crab and shrimp stuffed mushrooms and slow roasted meatballs, were fabulous with big flavor. Portions were nicely sized and we felt we got great value for our money. Beautiful restaurant with a modern twist on old-time dark wood steakhouse decor. Great, lively bar with great wine selection as well. The Caymus Wine Flight was delicious and great value. Highly recommend this restaurant!“

“One of the most unique experiences in San Diego.“

“Food was top tier, best lobster mac I've had. Steaks were perfectly cooked and seasoned just right. Brandon, our server, was attentive, helpful, and made us feel welcome. Waterfront location is another added charm. Only critique I have is the Brussels needed to be roasted, little crispy edges would elevate this dish tremendously.“

“Carvers Rancho Bernardo is about old values and quality! We, Realtors, give a very high rating, all around, especially to the friendly and professional Staff. Unfortunately, We can not say the same for Manager. It’s obvious, he needs to learn some culture and manners from the Staff Members. We just recently heard, he verbally hurt a number of loyal Carvers’ customers, including few of us, with his dishonest and rude behavior…for no reasons, at all. To make it worse: He walks away, and does not allow the smallest comment. Mr. Manager, while you were in the first grade, we, the old Patrons created the “Desired Image” of Carvers, by our frequent attendance and positive word of mouth among Newcomers!“

“Lilya ur bartender she’s amazing“

“This place was definitely a 10/10?✨“

“Best service I ever received at a steakhouse. They really set the standards. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted phenomenal. Our server JP was awesome! Definitely would come here again! Highly recommend for birthdays or if you really want to wow your date!“

“Sean was PHENOMENAL. He was so kind and sweet. He went above and beyond to help my mom from out of state feel welcome. Anyone who has the privilege to have him as a server is in for a TREAT. He’s highly knowledgeable about the menu and made the fine dining experience exceptional.

It was so wonderful, my mom talked about having my rehearsal dinner here. We will definitely ask for him next time we attend for dinner.“

“I came here with my son for dinner. This location was on point. The server was kind and attentive. Host welcoming. They sat us right away. The place was clean. I ordered steak kebabs and shrimp pasta. I was skeptical about the pasta but it was really delicious. My son ordered ribeye medium rare. They cooked it to perfection. The Mac and cheese it came with was really good. My son said one the best he had in a steak house. Keep up the good work. We will be back.“

“First off, the interior of Piedra Santa is stunning! So many details, and textures to take in. They play a mix of modern electronic chill music so we immediately felt at home. Mostly booths and chairs, all the seating was quite plush for a long meandering dinner with your date(s).

What also struck me was just how genuinely friendly everyone we interacted with was. While drinks were a little slow coming, and towards the end service wasn't quite as timely, overall Isai did an excellent job of taking care of us.

Food was superb! Their menu has so much deliciousness it was so difficult to choose! We started out with their warm sourdough with a black truffle butter candle. Very quirky but also delicious. It paired so well with their outstanding beef tartare which came with a bone marrow gravy, delicious. Additionally we couldn't resist an order of empanadas. Pork, chicken and beef, while all tasty, the beef had me falling in love.

Continuing our next course, we shared the tuna crudo. While beautifully presented, the amount and strength of the sauce almost overwhelmed the delicate flavor of the fish. Almost. Wedge salad was solid as well as their charred Caesar.

For dinner I had their filet special. A filet mignon cooked to a perfect medium rare, topped with two tender seared jumbo sea scallops, then a pile of French fried onions and a rich and creamy mushroom sauce. What a gorgeous dish that hit all the right notes, so indulgent.

Some honorable mentions; don't sleep on the beef cheek atop a creamy pool of cauliflower puree. Deep, rich beefy flavor, could have made this an entree. A close second was their pappardelle wagyu ragu, simply prepared but oh-so decadent.

With style, service and excellent cookery I'm smitten! Very much looking forward to returning for some time with their happy hour menu! Piedra Santa!“

“Had lunch with my sister. Great food and portions. Kyle our waiter was friendly and attentive.“

“Erica was the best server I’ve ever had (and the sea bass was fantastic)“

“Service, food, ambiance are perfect for date night. Also, no issues with bringing a service animal“

“I gave everyone 5 stars because it was truly worth every cent! At upscale restaurants, staff can sometimes overlook or ignore you depending on your appearance, but not at Morton’s! Everyone was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we felt cared for from start to finish. The food was absolutely outstanding and delicious! My 12oz filet mignon was cooked to perfection, and I loved the chopped salad and black truffle corn — they’re my favorites! I highly recommend this place and will definitely return, even just for a special treat or when I want to enjoy a great meal!“

“Good food and fast service. Fair prices and expert help.“

“Absolutely amazing food and drinks at great prices. Never disappointed.“

“Overall excellent steak dinner“

“Been there twice now and both times didn't disappoint. This is a classic steakhouse designed for men (in my opinion). The servers are absolutely gorgeous but even better than that, they are attentive, friendly and just super cool. All of them. Definitely recommend for a boys night out or dinner with friends. Not so much for romantic dinners unless your woman is ok with scantily clad servers. Food both times was better than good. Not the best steaks I've ever had but they were delicious and cooked to perfection.“

“We had such a romantic and wonderful experience here last year on our anniversary day. The atmosphere was beautiful, and every staff member was incredibly kind, attentive, and respectful. They surprised us with a delicious dessert to celebrate our anniversary, which was such a thoughtful gesture. They truly made our evening unforgettable. Thank you for making our special day even more memorable. We can’t wait to come back“

“The service was great! In fact the owner Sarah was so friendly & graciously had a steak replaced when the first one wasn’t what one of our friends expected. Sarah was kind & professional. She was so pleasant & even brought a bottle of champagne to our table & personally served it at the end of the evening! Alex , our server did a great job as well! Thank you both for a wonderful evening & meal! ??“

“After traveling over 3K miles to San Diego, it was a huge disappointment at the North Harbor location. Ordered an expensive steak with sautéed mushrooms. The mushrooms weren't on the steak. Mentioned this to our server. She returns with a Cup of Mushrooms instead of taking the plate back to the kitchen to have the Mushrooms placed onto the steak. The other dish was served cold. Clam Chowder should've come first before the meal. The soup was Cold on top and Hot at the bottom. Needless to say that bit I ate, made me very ill. We purposely didn't eat that day just to have a memorable experience like the one I had back in the 90's at the LA Mesa location. Went to the restroom. The stalls were occupied except the Handicap one. The door latch didn't work. Couldn't close the door properly. There was No hand soap available. I usually carry a very small bottle of Dawn liquid soap in my purse just in case. That's how I washed my hands. . No water refills and, The place Ran Out of Coffee!!! Seriously? We were told that there was No More Coffee until the next morning!!! The Creamer was brought out in a Fast Food Wax Soda Cup. We were celebrating a Birthday. A slice of Chocolate Cake was dropped off at the table.. Nobody Sang Happy Birthday, Nothing!! A very Cold Ambiance, Unfriendly, felt Unwelcomed too. This is very Bad for Claim Jumper. The Staff is the first people the Customer sees and talks to. Staff Standing at the side of the Bar, Jilly Jacking while customers are trying to flag down the server, is Bad!! Too bad my uncle Anthony Ghio who was the owner of Anthony's Fish Grotto across the street from Claim Jumper, closed many years ago after Mrs. Ghio passed away. Anthony's is no longer on N. Harbor Dr. or we would've Dined there. Total bill was $145.00 Will Never Go Back!!!“